Logistics Manager

Ferrero International S.A.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is looking for a Logistics Manager in South Africa. The role involves overseeing warehousing and distribution operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and leading a team for optimal performance. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience and strong leadership, analytical, and operational skills. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is required. This position offers the chance to impact logistics strategies while ensuring product quality and care.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehousing and distribution operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Monitor key performance indicators for logistics.
• Lead strategic logistics projects aligned with company goals.
• Implement safety protocols as per company standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Operational skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

As a Logistics Manager at Ferrero, you will oversee daily warehousing, 3PL & co-packing operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, compliance with safety standards, and timely fulfillment of production and distribution needs. You will lead a team of warehouse and business unit associates and collaborate with cross-functional departments to support Ferrero’s high standards of quality and care.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage overall Ferrero local logistics activities including local primary, warehousing and distribution activities with contractual brokers, internal operations, and the 3PL
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, BRC) relevant to Ferrero’s operations.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order accuracy, inventory accuracy, quality, security, and on-time shipments for all Ferrero local facilities and 3PL
• Oversee maintenance and proper use of Ferrero warehouse equipment
• Manage team, and cross functional stakeholders within the company to ensure the highest service levels towards customers, tackling challenges and providing operational solutions
• Leading strategic logistics projects and setting direction to the logistics team in line with the overall company strategy and priorities
• Establish & track the local operational budget and establish operational efficiencies projects to control spend.
• Participate in audits and inspections, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
• Develop and maintain warehouse layout and space optimization strategies, as well as ensuring network operation optimization across the local value chain
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with Ferrero’s health and safety standards.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree within a relevant field (supply chain, logistics, engineering, etc.)
• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong analytical, operational, problem solving & leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP required (E.g. MM, SAP BW, etc.)
• Proven project management skills and can communicate with multiple stakeholders across different locations / backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.